Another month of social distancing is in the books, but we still need a little “space” as we come into this one. And stargazing in May starts out with a bang. This month features local astrophotography from Arkansan Tony Milligan. You can find more of his spectacular photos on his website, Captured in Time. …
When Angela McGraw, executive director of Women & Children First in Little Rock, first heard of the stay-at-home recommendations related to the coronavirus, she felt it in the pit of her stomach. Women who were already in crisis situations would now be caged with their abusers, their partners’ violent tendencies stoked by job loss and…
Starting Wednesday, May 6, hair salons, barber shops, massage therapy and medical spa services, and tattoo parlors will be allowed to reopen. The news of this reopening follows the announcement on April 30 that gyms would be allowed to reopen on May 4 and that restaurants will be allowed to re-open dine-in services on…
Looking to bag something a little bigger than a deer? You might want to try hunting elk. Applications for hunting elk on Arkansas’ public land will open May 1. The deadline for applying for a permit is June 1. Only Arkansas residents with a Resident Sportsman Hunting License or a Lifetime Sportsman’s Permit…
Arkansas native Jeff Nichols has secured a star for his next film. Adam Driver, the Academy Award nominated star of Marriage Story and the new Star Wars sequels, will be joining Nichols’ adaptation of “Yankee Comandante,” according to a report from Hollywood trade publication Variety. This will be a reunion for the pair.…
McCain Mall and Park Plaza Mall announced their plans to reopen this Friday. However, Dillards will open its stores on Tuesday, May 5 at those malls and at Pinnacle Hills Plaza in Rogers. Gap Inc., the parent company of Old Navy, Gap and Banana Republic, expressed that it does not have plans to reopen…
The Thea Foundation received $10,000 from First Orion to support its nonprofit efforts. According to the foundation, the funding will be instrumental in supporting its statewide programs. The donation comes as Thea Foundation has closed its doors – including fundraisers and programming – during the COVID-19 pandemic. “First Orion is trying to do…
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a…toad? On Thursday, April 30, Toad Suck Daze is bringing the fun to the skies for the first time. The beloved Conway-area festival will host the inaugural Airplane Parade on April 30, starting at 6:30 p.m. In the parade, there will be a variety of aircraft…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that gyms and fitness facilities can reopen on May 4 under certain guidelines at his daily COVID-19 press conference. Individuals must maintain a 12-foot distance while working out or during training sessions. Furthermore, pools, spas, showers and saunas will remain closed. Employees and visitors will be screened prior to…
For our safety and that of others, we come to another weekend away from our favorite venues and entertainers, but thanks to the internet and social networking apps, we can still enjoy and support our Arkansas artist during this difficult time from the comfort of our homes. These artists continue to lose shows and their…
